Esophageal dilatation using the Savary-Gilliard sound set
Szendrényi, V.; Lázár, G.; Oláh, T.; Horváth Ors, P.
Orvosi Hetilap 133(46): 2963-2966
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 1437120 Document Number: 395439
Authors present a method of esophageal dilatation and report their experiences. The place of esophageal dilatation among other therapeutic approaches of esophageal stricture is discussed. The advantage of Savary-Gilliard bougies and guide wire and its applications are presented. During one and a half year 218 esophageal dilatations were performed at 82 patients. 11 patients were intubated endoscopically. Esophageal perforation occurred in 2 cases (0.93%). Dilatation of the esophagus with Savary-Gilliard bougies and using of the guide wire are considered a safe and many-sided method in the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal strictures.